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Jonathan Maze

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Marketing

Domino's will pay customers to tip their delivery drivers

The pizza delivery chain will give customers $3 coupons for their next delivery order if they tip their drivers $3 or more.

Financing

Clover Food Lab emerges from bankruptcy with big growth plans

The vegetarian fast-food chain emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after just a few months with plans to grow to 60 locations around New England within five years.

Financing

Fast-growing Tropical Smoothie is being sold to Blackstone

The Atlanta-based fast-casual smoothie chain, which has thrived in recent years, is being sold to the private-equity giant for $2 billion.

Financing

Yes, restaurants are losing traffic to grocers and convenience stores

According to data from Placer.ai, traffic at restaurants has lagged that of grocers, superstores and convenience stores since the pandemic.

Financing

The Tijuana Flats bankruptcy highlights the dangers of menu miscues

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual chain’s problems following new menu debuts in 2021 and 2022 show that adding new items isn’t always the right idea.

Financing

Malls are quietly making a comeback

Once left for dead as shoppers moved online and then the pandemic hit, malls are regaining lost traffic. And that has been a boon for restaurant chains like Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon and Chick-fil-A.

Financing

For Papa Johns, the CEO departure came at the wrong time

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain worked to convince franchisees to buy into a massive marketing shift. And then the brand’s CEO left.

Marketing

Crumbl tries something different to boost sales: Smaller cookies

The fast-growing cookie franchise, which lost sales and profits last year, is introducing “Mini Mondays,” making available its smaller cookies for sale every Monday.

Financing

How restaurants can tailor real estate strategies to an uncertain market

A Deeper Dive: Real estate attorney Stephen Cohen joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about the state of restaurant real estate.

Financing

Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy and closes restaurants

The Maitland, Florida-based Tex-Mex chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after closing 40 restaurants this year. It has an agreement to sell the company.

Financing

Podcast transcript: Virtual Dining Brands co-founder Robbie Earl

A Deeper Dive: What is the future of digital-only concepts? Earl discusses their work to ensure quality and why focusing on restaurant delivery works.

Financing

In the fast-casual sector, Chipotle laps Panera Bread

The Bottom Line: The two fast-casual restaurant pioneers have diverged over the past five years, as the burrito chain has thrived while Panera hit a wall. Here's why.

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